7 days in Manitou Springs & Colorado Springs Itinerary

Manitou Springs' main street was once a trail that led directly to the base of Pike's Peak.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, tour in style with Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, then contemplate the waterfront views at Manitou Springs Incline, and finally stop by Downtown Manitou Springs. Here are some ideas for day two: get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park and then boost your wellbeing at SunWater Spa.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Manitou Springs trip planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Manitou Springs. In March, plan for daily highs up to 53°F, and evening lows to 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive to Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

Bring the kids along to Cave of the Winds Mountain Park and National Museum of World War II Aviation. There's lots more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, deepen your knowledge of military history at United States Air Force Academy, delve into the distant past at Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and explore the activities along Manitou Springs Incline.

Discover how to plan a Colorado Springs trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

Colorado Springs is just a short distance from Manitou Springs. In March, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 28°F.